Former India captain Anil Kumble and his ex-teammate Javagal Srinath will not seek re-election in next month's Karnataka State Cricket Association elections. 'I am not seeking re-election. It is not due to criticism from some quarters or from KSCA members. I think a new committee with fresh ideas is necessary for good of cricket. I think it is necessary,' Kumble told reporters in Bangalore on Friday.
'The biggest turning point in Ashwin's career was when he switched to bowling off-spin. And I must thank my wife Chitra for that decision.'
Turning out for Puducherry against Manipur in an Under-23 match of the Colonel C K Nayudu Trophy, 19-year-old left-arm spinner returned with exceptional figures of 10 for 31 in 17.5 overs
Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.
India coach Anil Kumble on Tuesday said there is no need for his team to curb its aggression despite the din over on-field behaviour in what is turning out to be an intensely-fought Test series against Australia.
Indian team's chief coach Anil Kumble on Tuesday said the riveting series win over Australia has proved that the current side is good enough to extend its home dominance to foreign shores as well.
'Whose bowling actions are @jaspritb1, @ravindra.jadeja and @prithvishaw imitating?'
Former Indian cricket captain Anil Kumble will deliver the second annual Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial Lecture on November 13 in Mumbai.
Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep's growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.
Global consumer preferences can be influenced through music, films, literature, yoga and sports because they create interest and a sense of familiarity that can help our businesses to access foreign markets, suggests T N C Rajagopalan.
Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul also credited coach Anil Kumble for the fine run the team is going through in the IPL.
'I am willing to help/assist in any way to help bring in a change. It's shocking to say the least that the payment system hasn't been changed since 2004. Imagine the value of 100 rupees then and now. It is so different' 'The guys can't even plan their future because they don't know whether they would earn Rs 1 lakh or Rs 10 lakh in that year and it leads to huge issues in their lives and families and (affects) state of mind. Anyway, let's try and gently make a change for our brothers'
Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra said the team is emphasising on improving the batting skills of the lower-order batsmen so that they can be handy in crunch situations in the West Indies. "The team is giving lot of importance to tail-enders (bowlers) to get runs so as to slacken the spirits of the opposition and help gain advantage over them," he told reporters.
'Surreal effort, and superhuman at times.'
Newly elected Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya wants former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly to take over as the new technical committee chairman.
Anguished by the episode, Dominic Xavier expresses his solidarity with the cricket stalwart.
Brad Hadding joining Punjab Kings was on the cards after they roped in World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss as the new head coach, replacing Anil Kumble.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights the six top performances by Indian spinners in Tests abroad since the 2000s began.
Ashwin went past Harbhajan, who took 265 wickets in India at an average of 28.76, after dismissing Ben Stokes with a perfect off-spinner on the second day of the second Test against England in Chennai.
Anil Kumble is facing a selection conundrum as he needs to choose either "fifth bowler" Hardik Pandya or "sixth batsman" Karun Nair for the series-opener against England but India's chief coach did not reveal much on his preference, praising talent of both the players. Kumble made it clear that the team will allow Hardik to "express himself" as an all-rounder who can be the potential fifth bowler and was unequivocal about team management fully backing talented Karun if he gets an opportunity.
Tributes also poured in from across the border with former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar hailing Dhawan's hard work and other qualities.
Handling of part-timer Joe Root that intrigued many after the second day's play on Friday.
'Just wanted to see what's in store for me and if there's a new journey for me.'
Wednesday marked a special day for two members of the Indian cricket team who will be playing a crucial role in the upcoming series in West Indies. While it was the first day in office for legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who took charge as the head coach, it was also a moment to savour for young pacer Shardul Thakur. It was the Mumbai pacer's first outing with the Indian cricket team at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
When Rahul Dravid snapped up Salman Butt in first slip off the bowling of Anil Kumble, it provided the 50th instance for 'c Dravid b Kumble' entry to appear in a Test scorecard.
Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires?
Lying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Chennai hospital, Chitra Ravichandran was slipping in and out of consciousness but she had just one query for her son Ravichandran Ashwin when she saw him by her bedside -- "Why did you come?"
The Indian swing master broke a few records en route this dream performance in a title-winning effort.
Bumrah finished with figures of 6 for 45 -- his 10th five wicket haul in Test cricket -- while also becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets.
India's chief coach Anil Kumble has made it amply clear that opener KL Rahul would be making a comeback into the playing XI against England in the second Test starting on Thursday.
Former West Indies captain Courtney Walsh hailed the BCCI decision of appointing Anil Kumble as the chief coach terming the leg-spinner as someone who has "his heart in right place". "I think it is a very good move. He is a very well respected person, and someone who is involved with the ICC as well," Walsh, who has 519 Test and 227 ODI wickets said. Walsh, who is also a national selector, was present in St Kitts to watch the warm-up games and was seen enjoying dinner with the Indian coach.
Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England
With ICC cracking the whip on bowlers with suspect actions, legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble has said those with illegal actions should be spotted and corrected at an early age.
Bumrah dismissed Ollie Pop to go past the record of Kapil Dev.
No praise is enough for Ravichandran Ashwin, said India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday as he lauded the senior off-spinner ahead of his 100 Tests, calling him a "rare" talent who has contributed consistently to the team's success.
R Ashwin is always up for a challenge and two days from his landmark 100th Test, India's premier off-spinner looked back at the on-field battles he has enjoyed in international and domestic cricket.
It is a delight for a coach when a blend of youth and experience works in tandem to create magic for the team and Anil Kumble isn't complaining either. He couldn't have asked for more in the manner seasoned Ravichandran Ashwin and rookie Jayant Yadav combined to outwit the dogged defiance of a stodgy England line-up during the comprehensive victory in the second Test at Visakhapatnam. While Ashwin is donning the role of an all-rounder batting at No 6, where he is making useful contributions on a regular basis, there are talks about his enormous workload as his phenomenal success in sub-continental conditions is known to one and all.
-He has 30 five-wicket hauls in international cricket, the 10th highest in the format and the second highest by an Indian next to Anil Kumble (38). Muralitharan has the highest number of five-wicket hauls (77).
As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.
Veteran Anil Kumble showed the fire in him was still burning as he rallied Royal Challengers from a disastrous start to a runners-up finish in the second season of the IPL. The ace leg spinner was instrumental in the team's revival while veterans Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis also made notable contributions as it finished behind Deccan Chargers.
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